Jillian Balow

Republican | Wyoming

Candidate Profile

Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Jillian Balow


Party

Republican


Election Year

2026


Election

Republican Primary


Race

U.S. Rep. (At Large)


Incumbent

No


Links

Jillian Balow websites FacebookXInstagramLinkedIn

EDUCATION

Duke University, Durham, Executive Business Certificate, 2024-2025

Regis University, Denver, Masters, 2001-2003

University of Wyoming, Laramie, Bachelors, 1988-1993

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Wyoming Children's Society, Director, 2024-

National Rifle Association, Lifetime Member, 2017-

Education Commission of the States, Treasurer, 2018-2020

Council of Chief State School Officers, President and Director, 2016-2021

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Elected State Superintendent of Public Instruction - Wyoming, 2014-2022

Appointed State Superintendent of Pubic Instruction - Virginia, 2022-2024

Appointed Director - Wyoming Department of Family Services, 2012-2014

Senior Advisor - Wyoming Governor Matt Mead, 2011-2012

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

U.S. House of Representatives Wyoming At-Large, 2026-

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (1)

Wyoming Right to Life

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)

State Republican Party Organizations (2026)

WinRed (2026)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)

David L. True (2026)

WinRed (2026)


OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.

Strongly Agree

The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.

Strongly Agree

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

Did not answer

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Disagree

The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.

Strongly Agree


ECONOMY

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

People who can afford to pay more taxes should do so in order to provide relief for working families.

Agree

The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.

Strongly Agree

List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.

Stop fraud and abuse of government programs. No new spending. Balanced and unified budget.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

The First Amendment prohibits government from establishing a national religion or keeping people from the free exercise of faith. I support this principle fully. Also, as an elected official, I do not need to abandon my faith as I make decisions. My Christian values and beliefs guide me as a leader. This is not in conflict with the Constitution or the First Amendment. In fact, it is necessary in a free society.


HEALTHCARE

What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.

C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary.

The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.

Strongly Disagree


NATIONAL SECURITY

With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.

A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened AND B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny.

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Strongly Agree

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

Israel is America's most important historic and strategic ally in the Middle East. A strong U.S.-Israel relationship makes America safer.

Islamic terrorism is a threat to the United States' national security.

Strongly Agree


IMMIGRATION

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Legal immigration has always been a source of American strength, and should remain so. We need to strategically expand the number of H1B visas to fill important workforce needs.

I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.

Strongly Disagree


EDUCATION

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Strongly Agree

Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.

Agree


VALUES

Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.

Strongly Agree

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

Choose not to answer

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a Christian.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.

Strongly Agree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

Wyoming!


ABOUT YOU

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

no

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

no

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?

Choose not to answer


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.

Strongly Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

Gun ownership is guaranteed by the United States Constitution. I oppose red flag laws, magazine restrictions, and any registry that treats responsible gun owners as suspects.

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